We are pleased to serve our community by offering high-quality family and cosmetic dental care. The most important person in our practice is you, and we will do our best to demonstrate our commitment to you every time you visit our office.

Modern dentistry has evolved to the point where even the procedures that used to cause the most fear are easier, safer, more effective, and more comfortable than ever. If you have any anxieties about visiting the dentist, we invite you to come in and give us a try.

Our staff is friendly, gentle, and kind, and will help you feel completely at ease. Our office has a welcoming atmosphere that will reduce any stress you have over visiting the dentist.

Dr. Hannaman, a native of Baton Rouge, has been in dental practice in Lake Charles since 2011. A graduate of Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, he received a Bachelor of Science degree from the Department of Biology in May 2007. He attended Louisiana State University School of Dentistry in New Orleans and received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in May 2011. As a student, Dr. Hannaman was active as the president of the American Student Dental Association LSUSD Chapter and Edmund Kells Honorary Society.

Outside of working hours, Dr. Hannaman enjoys fitness, fishing, basketball, and the LSU Tigers. He is married to Kristen Hebert Hannaman, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Edward J. Hebert.

Dr. Hebert has been in dental practice in Lake Charles, Louisiana since 1984. A graduate of McNeese State University in Lake Charles, Louisiana, he received a Bachelor of Science degree from the Department of Biology in May 1980. He attended Louisiana State University School of Dentistry in New Orleans and received his Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree in May 1984.

An important aspect of his life is family, including his wife, Gay a registered dental hygienist and graduate of LSU School of Dentistry, and three daughters: Kristen, an LSU Shreveport trained physician assistant; Bethany, a nursing student at McNesse; and Jenna, an undergraduate at LSU.

"I would rate the care and friendly service I receive at Hebert and Hannaman Dentistry as exceptional. I have been their dental patient for around a decade and have always had an outstanding experience. I would strongly encourage anyone seeking a place to go for dental care to give them a try. You'll be glad you did."

Welcome to Our Lake Charles LA Dental Practice

Dr. Scott M. Hannaman and Dr. Edward J. Hebert, along with their experienced dental team, are ready to provide you with exceptional oral health care. Our mission is for our patients to know that their oral health and well-being is our highest priority. We are committed to ensuring that our patients achieve and maintain optimum oral health through superior service in an exceptionally caring environment.

We are proud to provide the kind of modern, quality dental care you might not expect in a small town at a neighborhood practice. Our dentists in 70605 are family-oriented, precise, and compassionate. We pride ourselves in our high level of dental care, and that our Lake Charles patients can always trust in the quality of our services.

Preventive dentistry in Lake Charles, LA revolves around the concept that preventing dental problems is the most essential aspect of your family dentistry. We have all the dental services in place to treat a dental emergency, but it’s easier, less complicated, and more cost-effective never to let things get to that point.

We are committed to you and your family’s oral health care needs with a patient-centric focus. Our dentistry services can benefit any member of your family, including regular dental check-ups and exams, dental services that beautify and enhance your smile, and restorative services to keep your oral foundation strong.

The Importance of Preventive Oral Care

Most people don’t like going to the dentist, and some will put it off until they need to go because there is a problem. Keep in mind that dental pain is never normal, so putting off treatment will likely mean you’ll need more complex care the longer you wait. What started as a small spot of decay on your tooth suddenly becomes an unbearable toothache and a tooth that now needs a root canal.

Preventive care with biannual examinations and dental cleanings is the best way to keep your mouth healthy, so you can often avoid more invasive treatments. It’s optimal the best way to prevent many dental emergencies. Those who are anxious about visiting the dentist can talk to us about sedation options to ensure you are relaxed and comfortable—regardless of the treatment you need.

General Dentistry for Overall Oral Health

When oral health treatment is needed, we provide the services your family needs at our Lake Charles, LA dental office. At Scott M. Hannaman, DDS, we believe it’s easier (and friendlier to your wallet) if you attack potential dental disasters right as they begin to emerge.

Don’t wait until tooth pain and infection send you in for dental care. General dentistry services we provide include:

Dental crowns and bridges—including same-day dental crowns

Dental check-ups and exams

Dental cleanings

Periodontal disease prevention and treatment

Digital nightguards

Sedation dentistry

Fluoride treatments

Dental bonding

What Is Cosmetic Dentistry?

Cosmetic dentistry combines art and beauty with the science of dentistry. Your cosmetic dentist in Lake Charles can take the angles, contours, and lines of your face to determine what the best look for your smile is.

Our cosmetic dental treatments include:

Smile makeovers

Professional teeth whitening

Same-day dental crowns

Dental veneers

Dental bonding

Same-Day Dental Crowns for Your Convenience

By investing in advanced dental technology, your dentist in Lake Charles, LA can pass on the benefits and savings directly to you. CEREC same-day dental crown technology allows us to fabricate a beautiful, natural-looking dental restoration in just one dental visit.

Our patients can save time from their schedule and not have to deal with the inconvenience of a temporary dental crown.

Healing Your Smile Through Restorative Dentistry

Your teeth can handle a lot of pressure and stress, but they are not invincible. The wrong bite into something hard like a fruit pit or ice chip, and you could be surprised with a chipped or broken tooth.

Everyday disasters can strike at any time, but your restorative dentist in Lake Charles, LA is here to restore your precious smile back to its glory days. Our restorative dental services include:

CEREC same-day dental crowns

Dental bridges

Dental implants

Root canals

We also provide emergency dental services to treat unexpected emergencies. Is your tooth throbbing and in pain? Has it been fractured, knocked out, or otherwise impacted? Has your dental crown or filling become loose and fallen out?

We want to remind our Lake Charles patients that while some bodily pain—like cramps, bloating, or headaches—often go away on their own, dental pain works differently. Oral pain only happens when a dental health issue has been ongoing without treatment. Many people with gum disease do not know they have a gum infection until they notice bleeding or swollen gums, or tooth pain.

When it comes to oral pain, don’t try to tough it out. Even if it does go away or you down enough pain relievers to feel fine, the issue still needs to be addressed. If you have tooth decay, we can often identify and treat it during your dental check-up; by the time you come to see us with severe pain—you may need a root canal to try to save your tooth.

Permanently Restore Missing Teeth

No matter how you lost your tooth, we urge you to restore it as soon as possible. Teeth are incredibly complex structures that all serve a function.

One missing tooth can lead to excessive pressure on other teeth when chewing and biting, and without a tooth root as an anchor, your jaw bone will start to recede. This causes several issues, including facial sagging, premature aging, teeth shifting, and possible further tooth loss.

Restoring your teeth through dental implants is the only reliable method of preventing further dental problems. Your family dentists in Lake Charles, LA 70605, Dr. Scott Hannaman, and Dr. Edward J. Heber have extensive training in dental implant placement. They also have experience in preparatory bone grafting before the dental procedure and precise placement of the dental implants. They have both completed undergone extensive continuing education regarding permanent tooth replacement surgical procedures.

Dental implants are thin titanium posts that are anchored to your jaw bone to replace your old tooth root. This bond becomes the foundation for your new, natural-looking artificial tooth. Many patients love this popular tooth replacement option.

Prioritizing Patient Comfort

Most of our team have been with our Lake Charles, LA dental practice for many years, and they greet many of our patients by name. In turn, our patients also appreciate how they see the same familiar faces year after year.

We offer several luxurious amenities at our modern facility to make your visit as comfortable as possible. Our dental chairs come with integrated massage technology to help you relax during procedures. We also provide noise-canceling headphones, iPads, educational videos, and a smile design book to ensure you derive maximum value from the dentist visit.

We also want you to be comfortable when it comes to making decisions about recommended dental treatments. Dr. Hannaman continually seeks new opportunities to learn and to better his knowledge as a dentist, and he enjoys sharing this with his patients. The more our patients know about their oral health, the better they can make informed decisions about their oral health.

Whether it’s been six months or six years since your last dental appointment, we welcome your call to our Lake Charles, LA dental office. Call us today!

Beginning Monday April 27th, the Louisiana Department of Health has advised that dental offices begin treating active oral disease and preventative procedures to alleviate local dental and systemic harm to our patient base. We are rescheduling patients to the best of our ability and will continue to maintain a responsibly safe environment for our office and patient family. Friday, April 24th, we will begin reaching out to all prior postponed appointments as well as scheduling those that feel they are ready to come in. You may also call or text the office at 337-474-4892 to help with your scheduling needs.

We will have new screening, logistical and scheduling protocols in place. You will receive a short mobile COVID-19 questionnaire prior to your appointment. At arrival, we ask that you practice social distancing by utilizing a simple phone call or text to our office number to let us know you have arrived. Our team members will still have their wonderful smiles, but we will be following CDC guidelines of face masks, face shields, and disinfection protocols. Upon check out, we will perform most of the process in the clinical room to prevent bottlenecks. Please limit only essential family members in the office. Let us know if we can accommodate you or your family in any way and know that I have your best interest in heart. Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to taking care of each of you.